School sends out text warning after 10-year-old boy chased by clown

A school has warned parents to be on their guard after a 10-year-old boy was chased by somebody dressed as a ‘scary clown’.
Bolton-le-Sands Primary School sent out a text advising mums and dads to walk with their kids to and from school in case of further clown pranks.
The warning comes amid growing concerns after an outbreak of incidents across the UK where culprits scare people while dressed as creepy clowns.
Head teacher Tim Cross said frightened pupils were being counselled at school about the clown craze.
The incident happened on Mount Pleasant Lane at around 4pm on Tuesday.
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